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OPENING TIP:The final two games of the Ohio Valley Conference regular season put Tennessee State in an interesting position. With a win Thursday over Morehead State, the Lady Tigers would also need the Eagles to lose at UT Martin to secure the No. 8 seed in the upcoming OVC Tournament.
The Matchup:
Tennessee State (8-20) vs Morehead State Eagles (9-19)
Date/Time: Thursday, February 27 at 5:00 PM CT
Location: Gentry Center || NASHVILLE
TV: ESPN+
SERIES INFORMATION VS. MOREHEAD STATE: Thursday’s matchup will be the 76th all-time meeting between TSU and Morehead State, with the Eagles holding a 42-32 advantage.
The Matchup:
Tennessee State vs. Southern Indiana Soaring Eagles
Date/Time: Saturday, March 1 at 1:00 PM CT
Location: Gentry Center || NASHVILLE
TV: ESPN+
SERIES INFORMATION VS. SOUTHERN INDIANA: Saturday’s game will mark the seventh all-time meeting between TSU and Southern Indiana, with the Soaring Eagles leading 3-2.
TENNESSEE TECH BY THE NUMBERS:
11: Cole contributed across the board with 8 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists, while also shooting an efficient 3-4 from the field to help anchor the Tigers on both ends.
14: The TSU reserves added 14 points, with XaiOnna Whitfield (8 points) and Kiki Roberts (4 points, 5 rebounds) stepping up to provide valuable minutes off the bench.
24: Kamara led all scorers with 24 points on an efficient 9-14 shooting (64.3%), while also knocking down 5-6 free throws, keeping TSU competitive throughout the game.
40: TSU attacked the basket effectively, outscoring Tennessee Tech 40-26 in the paint, showing their ability to finish inside despite the loss.
58.8% The Tigers caught fire in the fourth quarter, shooting 58.8% from the field (10-17), their best shooting stretch of the game, as they fought to close the gap late.
OVC Tournament Scenarios:
TSU AS #8 SEED
- TSU goes 2-0 (win over Morehead State; win over Southern Indiana)
OR - TSU 1-1 (win over Morehead State; loss to Southern Indiana) & MSU 0-2 (loss to TSU; loss to UT Martin)
TSU OUT OF TOURNAMENT:
- Lose to Morehead; auto eliminated
OR - TSU 1-1 (win over Morehead State; loss to Southern Indiana) & MSU 1-1 (loss to TSU; win to UT Martin)
OR - TSU 1-1 (win over Morehead State; loss to Southern Indiana) & SIUE 2-0 (win over SEMO; win over Little Rock)
OR - TSU 1-1 (win over Morehead State; loss to Southern Indiana) & SEMO 2-0 (win over SIUE; win over Eastern Illinois)
